Augusta Common — Attraction in Augusta

I'm usually in the Common for the yearly Augusta Pride festival. I'm always amazed how they pull off such a great event each year. I know the Augusta Pride President personally and I see how hard she works to put on a great event. It is to be witnessed at least once in your life. The event is lively and full of entertainment!!! There are several vendors there with great products and yummy foods and drinks!!! The only downside about it is that is in the beginning of Summer when the sun is in full blaze, but they do put up a tent so you can cool off under but this year there were no chairs so you had to bring your own or sit on the ground, which was wet!!!! There are also tons of other events held here throughout the year. So you can find a number of reasons to come here. They also have free WIFI here so that's another great reason to...

Went here for the Juneteenth Festival and had a good time. The greenspace itself is open so it isn't as pleasant when the sun is glaring down but it has nice shade on the perimeter and some benches. I think the Oglethorpe statue smack in the middle is unnecessary, but overall it is a nice space for festivals and events, etc. It is a nice touch for it to be right across from the James Brown Statue and parking wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I found a spot on the street a block away. Being that there was a good bit of vendors for the festival, I like how the street was blocked off to...

I have a great time every time I go to the commons for an event. The events are fun and family oriented and thankfully I have never witnessed any violent or leud acts. Now, I have to admit.... I absolutely love other cities and their downtown ambiance (Greenville, SC Atlanta, GA Charlotte, NC Charleston, SC Savannah, GA etc). There is so much more to do and so much more space to so it in. Nonetheless, I do enjoy events that utilize the commons as...